As the Fed's interest rate cut expectations heat up, the crypto market is experiencing a new round of rebound. However, behind the hot market, some traditional manipulation tactics are still being played out.

The most common phenomenon is "pumping up then distributing." In simple terms, all upward movements are essentially aimed at transferring chips.

These tactics are usually executed as follows:

**Consolidation and Induction Phase** — After the coin price is pushed to a relatively high level, the main players suddenly hold back, creating a false impression of oscillation and bottoming. At this point, retail investors often misjudge it as "building strength," thus increasing their buying efforts.

**Fake Breakout to Induce FOMO** — Suddenly releasing a huge bullish candle, with trading volume skyrocketing instantly. At such times, beginners are prone to FOMO, rushing in to catch the last move.

**Positive News Bombardment** — During the rally, a series of announcements are intentionally released: new exchanges launching, ecological partnerships, token burn mechanisms, mainnet upgrade previews… All sound very positive, but in reality, they are just smoke screens before dumping.

Market rebounds do not mean you should randomly buy the dip. When the Fed's rate cut expectations rise and market sentiment heats up, it's even more important to beware of these old tricks. The key to identifying manipulation is to observe actual inflows, not just be led by superficial news.